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refractoriness

/ˌrɛfræk.təˈrɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does refractoriness mean?

noun

The state or quality of being refractory, or resistant to change or influence. A refractory person is one who is stubborn or uncooperative.

Example

"The politician's refractoriness to compromise made it difficult to pass the bill."

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